Psychology at Thomas College
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at Thomas College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Thomas College is in Waterville, ME.
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Online Class Availability at Thomas College
Distance learning is available at Thomas College. Among 1,635 students, 86 (5%) studied exclusively online and 436 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Thomas College
Use these rankings to compare Thomas College’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maine | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #39 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #87 of 116 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #825 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #877 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Thomas College
Those who finish Thomas College’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,395 |
| 4 years | $37,397 |
| 5 years | $40,444 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Thomas College earn a median of $37,397, compared with $54,510 for all Thomas College graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Thomas College comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Thomas College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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